Become a Chesapeake Conservation and Climate

Corps Member

The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps, in partnership with Maryland Corps/Service Year Option, places young adults (ages 18-25) with nonprofit organizations or government agencies for a full-time, one-year term of stipend-supported service in the environmental field. The Corps provides young professionals with experience, leadership and professional development training, mentorship, and a support network with other young environmentalists. Positions offered by Host Organizations are in the fields of environmental restoration, community engagement, environmental education, climate change, sustainable agriculture, energy conservation, and forestry.

For the 17th year of the Corps Program, the Chesapeake Bay Trust anticipates placing approximately 80 Corps Members for a full-time, stipend-support year of service ($33,280) from August 18, 2026 to August 17, 2027.

Who can apply?

Corps Members must be 18-25 years old at the start of the Corps program (August 18th, 2026).
Corps Members must be a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or have documentation confirming permission to work in the United States during the year-long term of service.
Corps Members must be available to serve full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) for the entire duration of the 12-month service term.

What are a Corps Member's Responsibilities?

The Corps Member is expected to develop, and adhere to, a 40-hour per week workplan and schedule with their Host Organization and the Trust for the one-year term of service.
The Corps Member is expected to participate in leadership and professional development trainings and three project days provided by the Corps program during the year of service. In-person trainings will be held at various locations throughout the State of Maryland and Corps Members will be expected to commute and/or carpool to in-person trainings.
The Corps Member will select and complete a capstone project with the support of their Host Organization by the end of the service year.
The Corps Member must complete at least four, ideally six to ten, peer-to-peer site visit days visiting fellow Corps Members and participating in activities at other Host Organizations throughout the service year.

Who are the Potential Host Organizations?

Each year a variety of nonprofit organizations and government agencies apply to become Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Host Organizations. These organizations also provide a brief position description of the types of projects, opportunities, and responsibilities available to their potential Corps Member(s).

To view the list of the potential Host Organizations, click here.

To view potential Host Organization’s position descriptions, click here.